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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
As April showers bring May flowers, so too, do they bring bugs. This month, we are going to explore Bugs as our Thursday Theme. The possibilities are endless as bugs are endlessly fascinating to so...
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Backyard bugs
Sometimes just having the right manipulatives at the right time can make all of the difference when planning your curriculum. This container of plastic bugs will not only delight your kids, but can be...
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Stickers – A Wonderful Tool
As I sit here and write this, I can only hope that when you saw the title of this post you did NOT think about stickers as rewards. I can’t stand when children are rewarded with stickers or other...
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The other day, one of my students was planning an activity for the children in her classroom. They are studying (drumroll) – Bugs! She wanted to try her hand at planning a food experience and was...
View ArticleCrawling, Flying, Hopping or Slithering
Categorizing insect and bug attributes by size and color is one way to separate and sort them. It might be more fun to use your insect and bug collections to create gross motor movement activities...
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Watch a Bug
I think this is hysterical. It is a wristband that has a bug observation habitat covered in mesh netting so each child’s bug can stay alive while being worn and watched. Can you imagine collecting...
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Garfield Park Observatory
Have you ever been to the Garfield Park Observatory? You can access the conservatory from public transportation as the Green Line has a station that is steps from the front door. It is a gem right in...
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Do They Make That For Infants and Toddlers as Well?
The answer to this question is invariably YES. Children’s toy makers have learned over the years that products designed and created for preschool-aged children are not always safe or appropriate for...
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